About Gothenburg Port Authority

The primary task of Gothenburg Port Authority is to reinforce industry, both locally and nationally, and to put Nordic industry at a competitive advantage. By maintaining, developing and marketing the entire port, we create the conditions for supporting a strong, efficient and sustainable freight hub.

Our primary task at Gothenburg Port Authority is to maintain land areas, quays and other infrastructure at the port and to build new facilities to keep pace with development. We are also responsible for ensuring that calls by vessels are as safe, efficient and environmentally sound as possible. The Authority is also charged with the task of communicating the opportunities available at the Port of Gothenburg in order to encourage more import and export companies to make use of our worldwide range of services.

The actual handling of freight – the loading and unloading of ships – is dealt with by specialised terminal operators.

When working at Gothenburg Port Authority you spend a lot of time outdoors, in the port area.

Proud employees The Port of Gothenburg has a history that dates back 400 years and it has adopted an equally long-term perspective for the future. Being involved in developing the largest port in Scandinavia is a source of pride among our employees. There are currently 120 staff.

Our vision is to be the obvious freight hub for sea transport in Scandinavia.

Gothenburg Port Authority

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Our business concept is to create conditions for maintaining a strong, efficient and sustainable Scandinavian freight hub.

Part of the City of Gothenburg Gothenburg Port Authority is part of the City of Gothenburg. Göteborgs Stadshus AB is the parent company and the official owner of Gothenburg Port Authority.

The primary task of Gothenburg Port Authority is to reinforce industry, both locally and nationally, and to put Nordic industry at a competitive advantage. Port operations should create the appropriate conditions for growth, employment and sustainable development. Our mission statement is set out in our Ownership Charter, which you can download below.

Completely self-financed Gothenburg Port Authority is completely self-financed. The Authority does not receive any financial support from the owner, the City of Gothenburg. Revenue derives from customers in the form of concession charges, port charges, freight charges and rents and leases. The Authority makes a capital contribution to the owner as long as this does not entail a material limitation on our capacity to make necessary investments or to discharge our remit.